Project Superintendent- Interiors

Reed Construction

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Chicago, IL, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Founded in 1893, Reed Construction is a 5th generation family owned general contractor. We create value for our clients through communication, collaboration and innovation. Our long term success is the result of investing in our employees, our community and our relationships. Since our inception, we have provided owners, developers and facility managers of healthcare organizations, investment properties, educational institutions and various other corporations with high-quality construction solutions delivered on-time and within budget.

Today our firm, led by fifth generation President and CEO William T. Birck, is a full-service corporation with over 122 years of experience in general contracting and design-build. Now with a satellite office in Washington, D.C., Reed Construction is continuing to expand its reach and provide unparalleled service to other regions of the country.

We are seeking a Project Superintendent to join our team! You will be responsible for oversight of all day-to-day site operations, including scheduling, coordination and delegation of subcontractor work, quality control, and ensuring the safety of everyone on a project site.
Responsibilities:
• Provide strong leadership, maintaining effective working relationships with project staff to ensure a positive on-site morale
• Act as primary point of contact for project management staff, subcontractors, building owners and managers, building engineers, architects, and more
• Display a thorough understanding of project specifications
• Ensure safety and security of each job site
• Organize, delegate, and oversee all on-site work being done by subcontractors and coordinate all on-site trade work
• Obtain any necessary permits or licenses
• Utilize project management software to provide real-time data
• Attend scheduled meetings with project management staff, clients, architects, and other

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a superintendent role preferred
• Committed to producing high-quality work, striving for a "zero punch list" on every project
• Ability to effectively lead an on-site project team and work toward multiple deadlines at once
• Strong understanding of project cost analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with project management software is a plus
• Goal-oriented -- ability to react quickly to changing circumstances and still achieve the desired end result
• Calm and professional demeanor, even in high-pressure situations
• Act as a coach and mentor to on-site staff, boost team morale

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Oversee daily site operations, coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety, and manage project quality.

Job title

Project Superintendent- Interiors

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Chicago, IL, on-site role, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project management softwareMicrosoft Officesafety

Preferred skills

leadershipcost analysisteam mentoring

Specializations

interiorssite operationssafetyproject coordination
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City